The 8th Wonder of the world

Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. John 15:2(KJV)


There were initially seven wonders of the world, a category coined by the Greeks, even before Christ was born. The word initially was not wonder but thaumata meaning something to be seen. This list has changed so many times that there is no need to mention it here. I however am interested in the 8th wonder of the world, a category that can be given to anything comparable to the seven wonders. I am talking about the true Christian, the true follower of Christ, I want to believe I am talking to you.

Think of a vehicle, anyone at all, four wheels, two wheels, anyone you would love to have, be it flashy, fast or luxurious. I have always had a soft spot for Range Rovers, whatever year they were made, but the newer the better. Now no matter what car you have chosen, the one thing required for the car to perform its functions is energy; from the energy provided by the battery to the energy provided by fuel. Without energy, no vehicle performs its primary function, that of transportation.
I mention cars today because it can in a way be compared to christian living. In our lives, we get lovely engines, nice finishing, beautiful interiors, we look like we walk the walk, and we look like we can talk the talk. Worship, prayer, bible study you just name it, we have it all, but we have run dry. There is no fuel, no Spirit in us to give us life, to make us the one thing we are meant to be; a light to the world, drawing all men to God.

- Known fishermen, coarse language, poor education, changed and having no other name than the name of Jesus. Their testimony? What they were and what they now are.
- A tax collector, known as cheats, and thieves, changed and having no other name than the name of Jesus. His testimony? What he was and was no more.
- A pharisee, known persecutor of the church, changed and having no other name than the name of Jesus. His testimony? What he was and was no more.

Just some examples but then no matter what you were, what matters now is what you are, not just what you profess to be. It doesn't matter what position you hold in society, God chose you for a reason. It doesn't matter if you are a Bentley, Lexus, Mercedes or a rickshaw. What matters is your ability to carry people from where they are to where they should be. You can have all the works, the beauty and all, but without the Spirit of God in you, you simply cannot bear fruit.
Different people, different lifestyles, one testimony. Go into the world and preach the gospel to all nations. Preach Jesus, him crucified, the reason you are... Your life your testimony. His death, the reason. Make yourself something to be seen, something to be seen that all men can give glory to God, something to be seen to draw all men closer to God. Make yourself an 8th wonder of the world.

People can and most often do, spend their entire lives without having seen one wonder, however people will come in contact with you daily. What matters more? The one never seen or the one seen daily?